Talent Acquisition Manager

About Aico, Mercur & AARO Aico, Mercur, and AARO are leaders in Intelligent Finance Automation, Consolidation, and Performance Management, empowering finance teams with cutting-edge solutions for financial close, reconciliation, consolidation, reporting, and budgeting. As we expand across key markets, we are looking for a Growth Marketing Manager to accelerate growth across three complementary brands in the finance automation and performance management space. About the role We are looking for a UK based Talent Acquisition Manager to own and lead the group-wide talent acquisition function across the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on role combining strategic ownership with day-to-day execution. You will be responsible for the group hiring process, TA tools, careers pages, and recruitment agency partnerships, while also being actively involved in pre-boarding, onboarding, employer branding, and selected HR projects that enhance employee experience. Key responsibilities Group Talent Acquisition Ownership Own and continuously develop the group-wide hiring process across the UK and Europe Act as the owner of the Talent Acquisition system / ATS, including configuration, data quality, reporting, and continuous improvement Own and maintain careers pages and job posting processes Define and monitor recruitment KPIs and hiring standards at group level Hiring & Stakeholder Partnership Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for key roles across multiple European countries Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategies Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across the group Recruitment Agency Management Own and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies Select, onboard, brief, and performance-manage agencies Negotiate terms and ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery Pre-boarding & Onboarding Own and continuously improve pre-boarding and onboarding processes across the group Coordinate contracts, documentation, and onboarding logistics with HR and local partners Act as a key contact for new hires during their early journey Employer Branding Drive and support employer branding initiatives across the UK and Europe Own recruitment-related content on the careers site and LinkedIn Support campaigns, talent communities, and recruitment marketing initiatives HR & People Projects Support HR and People & Culture projects such as office events, engagement initiatives, and internal development activities Contribute to day-to-day people operations where needed Actively support initiatives that improve employee experience and culture What we’re looking for Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally in a group or international environment Strong experience owning end-to-end hiring processes and TA tools (ATS) Experience hiring in the UK and across Europe Experience working with and managing recruitment agencies Genuine interest in HR, people operations, and employee experience Comfortable combining strategic ownership with hands-on execution Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Structured, proactive, and self-driven What we offer Salary: approximately £80,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid work model Fully equipped home office 5% pension contribution 25 days of annual leave (plus public holidays) Flexible working hours Private healthcare Wellness allowance: £400 per year Intrigued? If our pitch sparked your interest and your experience sounds like a good match, this could be a win–win. Please apply by 19 January 2026. We’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will fill the role as soon as we find the right person. 📩 Questions? Kaisa Nuorivaara Chief HR Officer ✉️ kaisa.nuorivaara@aico.ai